She was born on April 30, 1936 and raised in Happy Camp. She was the baby of nine children. She married Veryl Biggins and moved from logging job to logging job until settling in Weaverville. After the kids were grown and Veryl passed on, she moved to Yreka to be closer to home and her sister and brothers.

She is survived by her brother Allen Brown of Yreka, her daughters Leslie and Tracy, her step daughter Sandee, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at the Karuk Housing Community Room, 1836 Apsuun in Yreka.